acquisition

/ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of buying or obtaining something, especially a company or valuable item.
    • The museum's latest acquisition is a painting from the 18th century.
    • The company announced the acquisition of a smaller competitor.
    • Her acquisition of the antique vase made headlines at the auction.
  2. Something that has been bought or obtained, especially a valuable addition.
    • His latest acquisition is a vintage sports car.
    • The new library wing was a welcome acquisition for the university.
    • The art collection includes several recent acquisitions.
  3. The learning or development of a skill, habit, or quality.
    • The acquisition of good manners is part of growing up.
    • Language acquisition is a fascinating process in early childhood.
    • Her rapid acquisition of coding skills impressed her teachers.
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